Plant Controller

When you join Smithfield, you become part of a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities, and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability, and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact.

About the role

This position provides accounting support to the production facility including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll, billing, and preparation of plant financial and other control reports. Supervises the maintenance of manufacturing, inventory, and finished goods ledgers and cost accounting activities. Compiles and analyzes operating performance reports. Prepares and analyzes unusual items on financial reports. Sets standards for the conduct of accounting work and required performance and also supervises compliance with such standards. Supervises the preparation and distribution of hourly and salary payrolls, including the maintenance of required earnings, deduction records, and applicable labor performance measure reporting. Supervises the preparation of shipping documents, raw materials, supply, and production inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Operations Teamwork: Participate in plant management meetings as well as core product review meetings; assist plant management in preparation of quarterly review graphs and routine items; assist in preparing materials for meetings; assist plant management in operations improvement activities; provide SAP, ADC, and other related system training and support; proactively identify opportunities that can make a contribution outside traditional sphere of influence; work actively with purchasing and maintenance departments to reduce inventory balances and free up capital.
• Controllership: Responsible for the protection of company assets (meat, packaging, maintenance supplies, fixed assets, etc.); ensure inventory results and balances are reconciled and valued accurately per corporate policy; ensure compliance with SOX and annual internal auditing; responsible for Internal Order (IO) administration (capital and expense projects); adherence to GAAP; audit payroll distribution, and routinely review general ledger accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy (at least monthly).
• Cost Accounting: Administer the bill of materials (BOM audits and corrections as well as creating and deleting BOMs); distribute material and labor variances to plant personnel on a daily basis; report variances to plant and corporate personnel monthly; report monthly to corporate on slow moving inventory (MRO and Pkg); spend time on production floor to enhance understanding of processes; report general ledger entries by 1st preliminary cutoff.
• Human Resource Management: Effectively communicate with staff; manage staff performance; develop staff and cross train; and manage overtime.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise the accounting team located at the plant. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 5+ years of professional accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
• Knowledge of Accounting software, Contact Management systems, Inventory software, manufacturing software, and Microsoft Office, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including use of Pivot Tables and analytical tools.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment may include:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather related).
• Extreme cold and heat (non-weather related).
• Working near moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Moderate to loud noise levels when in the production area.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000 annually. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions, and budget considerations.

Benefits

At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation package available.